Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2010
During the serial media launch events for the Chevrolet Volt, GM provided more detail (subsequent to the completion of related patent work) on the novel drive architecture applied in their first extended range electric vehicle to enhance the efficiency of both the battery electric and extended-range driving modes.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 5, 2016
The MEB will be the foundation for an entirely new generation of battery-electric vehicles designed not only to be electric and feature extended range, but to be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen’s positioning. The charging will improve. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2014
The second-generation Voltec propulsion system with range-extending engine and integrated power electronics and battery pack. The high-voltage (orange) cables from battery to drive unit are the only high-voltage cables in the system; there are no cables connecting the power electronics to the motor unit under the hood.
EV Central
JANUARY 18, 2024
Yep, Hyundai Australia has kept us in suspense for a number of months — presumably while it was fighting with HQ over just how low the price could go — but we now know the 48.6kWh Kona Electric Standard Range will start at $54,000, which is $500 cheaper than the outgoing model. The Kona Electric gets 17-inch alloys, LED lighting, twin 12.3-inch
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2015
The second-generation “Voltec” extended range electric powertrain applied in the MY2016 Chevy Volt ( earlier post ) marks a significant evolution in the electric drive technology platform from its first-generation origins. liter range extender engine. (A Key design goals included: Increased all-electric range.
EV Central
JANUARY 3, 2023
The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3. The real-world range between recharges for the BYD Atto 3 extended proved not too far off the claim at about 400km.
Green Car Congress
JULY 17, 2015
Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. Every electric energy consumer, not just the relatively few electric-only vehicle owners, will be asked to pay for the expensive hardware for these high-power charging stations. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.
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